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Don't run regular, run at least 91. Your dealer is moronic by the way.

The turbo creates boost by compressing air via a shaft that is connected to a turbine that is turned by exhaust pressure. If you burn gas via throttle or engine load then the turbo will compress the intake air. When you let off the gas, a valve opens up and releases the intake pressure and your boost goes back to 0 PSI. PSI does not necessarily increase at the same rate as engine RPMS.

Here's a hint, for a good launch with the GXP use the throttle to build up some boost and then release the clutch. I usually rev it to about 3500 RPMS to get some boost building up so I can launch with out any lag.

You'll figure out how to drive a turbo car soon enough.

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2008 Black/Black GXP, purchased 7/23 right off the train.
Mod#1 blacked-out headlights
Mod#2 GMPP Intake -I like to hear my turbo.
Mod#3 Special Sauce
Mod#4 Solo Street Race
'97 Burb.
"07 Charger R/T, Mama's car
Race #1 Charger 0 /Sol 1

Last edited by bradyb : 08-29-2008 at 02:28 PM.

	bradyb Founding Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: farmington Utah	Don't run regular, run at least 91. Your dealer is moronic by the way. The turbo creates boost by compressing air via a shaft that is connected to a turbine that is turned by exhaust pressure. If you burn gas via throttle or engine load then the turbo will compress the intake air. When you let off the gas, a valve opens up and releases the intake pressure and your boost goes back to 0 PSI. PSI does not necessarily increase at the same rate as engine RPMS. Here's a hint, for a good launch with the GXP use the throttle to build up some boost and then release the clutch. I usually rev it to about 3500 RPMS to get some boost building up so I can launch with out any lag. You'll figure out how to drive a turbo car soon enough. __________________ 2008 Black/Black GXP, purchased 7/23 right off the train. Mod#1 blacked-out headlights Mod#2 GMPP Intake -I like to hear my turbo. Mod#3 Special Sauce Mod#4 Solo Street Race '97 Burb. "07 Charger R/T, Mama's car Race #1 Charger 0 /Sol 1 Last edited by bradyb : 08-29-2008 at 02:28 PM.